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UN Blue Helmet Killed In Lebanon
Lebanon: UN Blue Helmet Killed While Clearing Unexploded Ordnance
A peacekeeper serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) died today from the explosion of ordnance, a spokesperson for the world body said.
The incident occurred when a UNIFIL team was clearing unexploded ordnance in a valley south of Shama.
UN spokesperson Marie Okabe told reporters in New York that UNIFIL medical and explosives teams were sent to the location immediately, and an investigation is underway.
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